Police Staff Investigator Trainee - HC623163 in Southampton

Do you have a naturally inquisitive mind and enjoy problem solving? Looking for a new and exciting challenge, a career that really makes a difference in 2026? If so, then this could be your next opportunity!

Locations: Basingstoke, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth/Southampton

Salary: Basingstoke, Portsmouth and Southampton: Starting at £38,759 rising to £42,939 upon obtaining PIP1 Qualification and inclusive of shift allowances. Isle of Wight: Starting at £37,710 rising to £41,778 upon obtaining PIP1 Qualification and inclusive of shift allowances.

Hours: 37 per week (part time hours can be considered after 9 week classroom based training plus 2 weeks settling in. First 11 weeks in total. You will work a shift pattern which is a combination of days, lates and weekend working).

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 @23:59 hrs

Interviews: will be held week beginning 16th March 2026

We are recruiting for permanent Police Staff Investigator Trainees to join our Custody Interview Teams. The role is a challenging and rewarding position where you will be involved in devising and implementing objective investigative strategies, gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, all working to achieve justice for our communities.

A typical day will consist of you being on a day or late shift and arriving at the investigation centre to assist or lead in an investigation. This may involve attending the scene of the incident, speaking to witnesses, identifying and gathering vital evidence before interviewing the suspect in custody to prepare an investigative case file to present to the CPS; you could even be required to give evidence in Court. Some cases you’ll work alone, others alongside other PSI’s, Police Constables and Detectives; no day will be the same.

Training and Development: Our Police Staff Investigator trainees initially take part in a comprehensive modular, classroom based course. In addition to a period of mentoring and assessment whilst investigating current jobs. You will be supported by our experienced teams throughout your training and you will become an important member of the investigation team. As a trainee, you will be trained in the Professionalising Investigation Programme level 1 (PIP1). This will develop and progress your interviewing and investigative skills so you can provide the best possible service to the public. There are development opportunities to progress to a PIP level 2 investigator and move laterally between the specialist investigation departments.

Benefits:

• Fantastic Local Government Pension scheme
• 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years service (pro-rata for part‑time workers) PLUS the 8 public bank holidays
• Blue Light Card – Retail, holiday and leisure discounts
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion networks
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings

What do I need?

Essential Application Criteria: Educated to QCF Level 2 (GCSE’s / O-Levels) with three to five passes including English and Mathematics or relevant work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a similar level. You must also hold a full driving licence and be 18 years old or over.

Other Information: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk. The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.